Four adults, three children without a home after Albemarle house fire
May 04, 2026
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Four adults and three children are without a home after a Monday morning house fire in Albemarle County.
Just after 8:45 a.m. on Monday, May 4, career and volunteer personnel from Albemarle County Fire Rescue were called to the 3900 block of Red Hill Road for a repor
t of a structure fire.
Crews arrived within 12 minutes to find smoke and fire showing from one side of a home.
Fire officials said two adults and two children who were home at the time of the fire were able to safely self-evacuate before first responders arrived.
According to officials, first responders are still searching for numerous pets.
"The home is considered a total loss due to the fire," fire officials said.
Four adults and three children were displaced and are being assisted by the Red Cross.
Thankfully, authorities reported no injuries.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but the Albemarle County Fire Marshal's Office believes it is accidental in nature.
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